2010 Peugeot 206 vs. 2010 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2010 Peugeot 206 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B3 weights approximately 356 kg more than 2010 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Alpina B3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Peugeot 206. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 206. 2010 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2010 Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 | 2010 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Alpina |
| Model | 206 | B3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
