2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 12 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 5 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2001 Alpina B3.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B3 | X670 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2815 mm |
