2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 13 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 493 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.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
