2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |