2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 712 kg more than 2009 Alpina B7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B7 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2878 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 104 L |
