2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1105 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B3 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 144 L |