2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Alpina | Dodge |
Model | B3 | Viper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 8195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |