2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 748 kg more than 2007 Alpina B7.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B7 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
