2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 110 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
