2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2010 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and 2010 Alpina B3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 187 kg more than 2010 Alpina B3.
Because 2010 Alpina B3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B3 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, 2010 Alpina B3 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Honda | Alpina |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | B3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2730 mm |
