2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1993 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1993 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B3 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
