2003 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2003 AC Aceca and 2003 Alpina B3 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 2003 Alpina B3 | |
Make | AC | Alpina |
Model | Aceca | B3 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |