2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa 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 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 141 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 75 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, 2005 Toyota Previa, 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 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
