2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
