2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS is newer by 7 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Alpina | Lexus |
| Model | B3 | GS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 71 L |
