2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 765 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 Nissan Patrol (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B3 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |