2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |