2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 TVR T 350
To start off, 2008 TVR T 350 is newer by 5 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 TVR T 350.
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, 2008 TVR T 350 (392 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2008 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Alpina | TVR |
| Model | B3 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
