2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 8 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1811 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
