2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2001 Pagani Zonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Alpina | Pagani |
| Model | B3 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
