2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1989 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1989 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B3 | Virage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |
