2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 11 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 291 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus 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 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus. 2011 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2868 mm |