2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Alpina | Tata |
Model | B3 | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |