2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1993 BMW M3
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW M3 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 61 more horse power than 1993 BMW M3. (281 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 BMW M3. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M3. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1993 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
