2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 447 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B3 | SSR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
