2001 Holden UTE vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 48 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Holden | Alpina |
| Model | UTE | B3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
