2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1999 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 345 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B3 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 89 L |
