2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Alpina | Citroen |
| Model | B3 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
