2001 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Alpina B3
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 1 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), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster 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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2000 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpina |
| Model | NSX | B3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
