2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B3 and 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
Model | B3 | Pajero |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |