2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 8 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 74 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B3 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |