2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 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 199 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Quantum |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |