2012 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2007 Alpina D3
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina D3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina D3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Alpina D3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina D3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1098 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina D3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover LR4 | 2007 Alpina D3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alpina |
| Model | LR4 | D3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
