2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B3 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |