2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 617 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B3 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 4807 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2262 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |