2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina B3 | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
Make | Alpina | TVR |
Model | B3 | Tuscan Speed Six |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |