2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 BMW 760
To start off, both 2004 Alpina B3 and 2004 BMW 760 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 760 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 760 (602 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2004 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |
