2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 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 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit 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 360 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B 10 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
