2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1961 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2140 mm |
