2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B 10. 2012 Jaguar XK 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. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B 10 | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
