2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 Honda City were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda City, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B3 | City |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
