2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alpina B3 would be higher. 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 182 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 MG TF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Alpina | MG |
| Model | B3 | TF |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
