1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B3 and 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 131 more horse power than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Alpina B3 (455 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B3 | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B3 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |