2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 89 L |