2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Noble M12 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
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, 2001 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Alpina | Noble |
| Model | B3 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
