2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 3 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 178 kg more than 2001 Alpina B3. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Alpina | Vauxhall |
| Model | B3 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
