2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B 10 and 2003 Ford Freestar were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 152 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Alpina B 10.
Because 2003 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Freestar. 2003 Ford Freestar 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. 2003 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B 10 | 2003 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Freestar |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |