2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B7 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |