2011 Alpina D3 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Alpina D3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina D3 (211 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2011 Alpina D3.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alpina D3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2011 Alpina D3 (450 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2011 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Alpina D3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina D3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina D3 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | D3 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
