2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1954 Jeep CJ
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1954 Jeep CJ. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1954 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1954 Jeep CJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 Jeep CJ 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Jeep CJ. (179 Nm @ 1350 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Jeep CJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1954 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Alpina | Jeep |
| Model | B 10 | CJ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2060 mm |
