2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 683 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (335 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
