2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2005 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 260 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.
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, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2005 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Alpina | Bristol |
| Model | B3 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
