2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 599 is newer by 6 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 238 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.
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2004 Alpina B3 | 2010 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B3 | 599 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |