1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Metro
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B3 and 1999 Chevrolet Metro were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (53 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Metro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Alpina B3 (455 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (79 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 1999 Chevrolet Metro | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B3 | Metro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
