2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Kia Pregio
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Kia Pregio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (93 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3.
Because 2005 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 2005 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Pregio, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B3 | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
