1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1999 Suzuki C2
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B3 and 1999 Suzuki C2 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 77 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki C2. (251 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 848 kg more than 1999 Suzuki C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Alpina B3 (455 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki C2. (284 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 1999 Suzuki C2 | |
| Make | Alpina | Suzuki |
| Model | B3 | C2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 852 kg |
