2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 861 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
