2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1148 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | B3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |