2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 89 L |
