2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3. 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | F355 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
