2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
