2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 745 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B3 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
