2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 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) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (454 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | B 10 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
