2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Enzo.
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 Ferrari Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2005 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | Enzo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
