1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 816 kg more than 1981 Alpina B 10.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1981 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1981 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 10 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |