2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 4,227 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 284 kg more than 2004 Alpina B3. 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, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B3 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
