1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B3 and 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (325 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1999 Alpina B3.
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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alpina B3. (455 Nm). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alpina B3. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | B3 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
