2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B 10 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
