2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 BMW 745
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 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 58 more horse power than 2001 BMW 745. (284 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 BMW 745. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (390 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745. 2001 BMW 745 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. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2001 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 10 | 745 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 390 Nm |
| 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 | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
