2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alpina B 10 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 114 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 419 kg more than 2001 Alpina B 10.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
