2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln LS 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 134 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2002 Lincoln LS. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B 10 | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
Model | B 10 | LS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 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 | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |