2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 13 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B3 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
