2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mahindra Commander 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 Mahindra Commander 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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Alpina | Mahindra |
| Model | B3 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
