2008 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B3 and 2008 TVR T 440 R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 440 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 TVR T 440 R.
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 TVR T 440 R (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 440 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B3 | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
Make | Alpina | TVR |
Model | B3 | T 440 R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 434 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |