2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 10 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 15 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
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2003 Alpina B 10 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 10 | Z |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |