2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1998 Volvo V90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V90 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3.
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, 2006 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B3 | V90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
