2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Suzuki Ignis 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 232 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 53 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 Suzuki Ignis, 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Alpina | Suzuki |
Model | B3 | Ignis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 39 L |