2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XK weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B3 | XK |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |