2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2008 Alpina B3 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B3 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |