2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 6 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 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 119 more horse power than 2011 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Canyon.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Alpina | GMC |
| Model | B3 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
