2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 587 kg more than 2001 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 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B3 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 5327 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |