2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 935 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B3 | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
