1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 377 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B 10 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
