2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | B 10 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 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 | 1690 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |