2009 Alpina Roadster vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Alpina Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Alpina Roadster.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina Roadster | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | Roadster | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
