2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B3 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
