2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 7 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 (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B3 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
