2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B 10 and 2003 Opel Signum 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 167 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Signum, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B 10 | 2003 Opel Signum | |
Make | Alpina | Opel |
Model | B 10 | Signum |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |