2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B3 and 2001 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2001 Volvo C70. (165 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo C70 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2001 Alpina B3.
Because 2001 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo C70. (217 Nm). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2001 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B3 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
