2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace

To start off, both 2004 Alpina B3 and 2004 Renault Grand Espace 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 183 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Alpina B3.

Because 2004 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Alpina B3 2004 Renault Grand Espace
Make Alpina Renault
Model B3 Grand Espace
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3346 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.8 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 83 L


 

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