2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B 10 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 150 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B 10 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
