2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 5 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B3 | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
