2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 110 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. 1996 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2003 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2003 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B 10 | 1996 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 10 | Impala |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |