2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2000 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2000 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B5 | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |