2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Alpina | Scion |
| Model | B3 | tC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
