2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Kia Sorento 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 161 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 401 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Alpina | Kia |
Model | B3 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1549 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |