2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona 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 202 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 684 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 10 | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |