2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 691 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
