2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1997 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 1997 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
