2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 2009 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5551 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 | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
