1993 Alpina B3 vs. 1993 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1993 Alpina B3 and 1993 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B3 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1993 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B3 weights approximately 994 kg more than 1993 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Alpina B3 (260 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B3 | 1993 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Alpina | Citroen |
| Model | B3 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 846 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
