2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B3 and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 250 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B3 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
