2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 Opel Meriva 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 200 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Alpina | Opel |
Model | B3 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |