2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3. 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | F1 2000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 771 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
