2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 Ferrari 550 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 74.9 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 | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
