2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Alpina B3
To start off, 2011 Alpina B3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 522 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Alpina B3 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Alpina B3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alpina |
Model | Defender | B3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |