2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 104 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Alpina | Scion |
| Model | B3 | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
