2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 11 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 991 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B3 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
