2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 MCC ForTwo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 261 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Alpina | MCC |
| Model | B3 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1810 mm |
