2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Audi A6
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Audi A6. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A6. (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 Audi A6 | |
Make | Alpina | Audi |
Model | B3 | A6 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |