2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Avanti Studebaker
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 Avanti Studebaker were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,952 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Avanti Studebaker (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 675 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.
Because 2003 Avanti Studebaker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Avanti Studebaker will offer significantly more control. 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 Avanti Studebaker (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 Avanti Studebaker | |
| Make | Alpina | Avanti |
| Model | B3 | Studebaker |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3410 mm |
