2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 240 kg more than 2010 Alpina B7.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alpina |
Model | Discovery | B7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4396 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |