2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B3 | Today |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
