1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 848 kg more than 1997 Alpina B 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B 10 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2885 mm |
