1993 Alpina B3 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1993 Alpina B3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B3 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1993 Alpina B3 (260 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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