2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B3 | 612 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 110 L |