2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
