2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
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2006 Alpina B3 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | B3 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | (:1): 9. |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2745 mm |