2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2004 Alpina B3 and 2004 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina B3 | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Alpina | Fiat |
Model | B3 | Panda |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1251 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |