2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 893 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
