1999 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alpina B3 would be higher. 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 216 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Nissan NP300. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
