2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B3 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B3. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B3 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |