2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 365 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B3 | XF |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
