2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2004 Nissan Maxima is newer by 4 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Maxima. (261 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 2004 Nissan Maxima, 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Maxima. (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2004 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
