2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2004 Alpina B3 and 2004 Proton Gen-2 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 192 more horse power than 2004 Proton Gen-2. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2004 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Alpina | Proton |
| Model | B3 | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
