2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. 2009 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2002 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2002 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B 10 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
