2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 634 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B3 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 104 L |
