2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1996 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1996 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1996 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B3 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
