2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1990 Alpine A 610
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 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 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 586 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1990 Alpine A 610 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpine |
| Model | B3 | A 610 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
