2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 621 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
