2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 345 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 10 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1295 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2451 mm |