2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B3 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
