2011 Alpina B3 vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2011 Alpina B3 and 2011 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Because 2011 Alpina B3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Alpina B3 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 2011 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Alpina B3 | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B3 | Jazz |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |