2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B 10 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 10 | 500 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |