2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, both 2004 Alpina B3 and 2004 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,571 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
