2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 8 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 285 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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2012 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | California |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
