2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 197 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 433 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B3 | Marathon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |