2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 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 36 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 127 kg more than 2004 Alpina B3.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Alpina | Subaru |
| Model | B3 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
