2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 10 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 74 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 will offer significantly more control. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B3 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |
