2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1993 Alpine A 610
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 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 54 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1993 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 1993 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 1993 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1993 Alpine A 610 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpine |
| Model | B3 | A 610 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 3344 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 | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
