2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XK weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3.
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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B3 | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
