2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Saturn LW
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 Saturn LW were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Saturn LW. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2000 Saturn LW. 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 Saturn LW, 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 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn LW. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 Saturn LW | |
| Make | Alpina | Saturn |
| Model | B3 | LW |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
