2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B 10 and 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 167 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Because 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B 10 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
