2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Agila would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 2000 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Alpina | Vauxhall |
| Model | B3 | Agila |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
