2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 10 more horse power than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
