2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai H100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai H100 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 216 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai H100. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai H100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2008 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | Alpina | Hyundai |
| Model | B3 | H100 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
