2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
