2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 9 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, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT 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 240 kg more than 2012 Audi TT.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B 10 | TT |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2469 mm |
