2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B5 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | B5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |