2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (2 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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, 2004 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B 10 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
