2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 180 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (491 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3250 mm |
