2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 9 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 38 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (304 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10.
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, 2011 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B 10. 2011 BMW 740 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. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
