2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 9 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 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 211 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 4699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 102 L |
