2011 Mazda B2300 vs. 2011 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2011 Mazda B2300 and 2011 Alpina B3 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 212 more horse power than 2011 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B3 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2011 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alpina B3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda B2300. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda B2300. 2011 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda B2300 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda B2300 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda B2300 | 2011 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alpina |
| Model | B2300 | B3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
