2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 308 kg more than 2002 Alpina B3.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |
