2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | B3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 363 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |