2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 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 72 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 444 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B 10 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
