2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B3 | 944 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |