2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1954 BMW 502
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1954 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 502 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
