2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 735 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B 10. 2011 Nissan Armada 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 Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | Armada |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3129 mm |