2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 310 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 B3 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B3 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
