2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
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 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Laurel 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 189 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 2002 Nissan Laurel 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. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B 10 | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 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 | 1690 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |