2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 11 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), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 745 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |
