2006 Alpina Roadster vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina Roadster (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina Roadster 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 1313 kg more than 2006 Alpina Roadster.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina Roadster | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | Roadster | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |