2010 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2010 Alpina B3 and 2010 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B3 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Alpina B3 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva. 2010 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Alpina B3 | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Alpina | Lada |
| Model | B3 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
