2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |