2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Marcos TS

To start off, both 2004 Alpina B3 and 2004 Marcos TS 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 124 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS. 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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.

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