2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Alpina B 10.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 10 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 4477 cc |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
