2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Alpina | Rover |
| Model | B3 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
