2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Chrysler LHS
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 Chrysler LHS were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler LHS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler LHS. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler LHS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler LHS weights approximately 179 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3.
Because 2003 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler LHS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler LHS. (333 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler LHS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 Chrysler LHS | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B3 | LHS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
