1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
