2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Alpina B3
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B3 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 520 kg more than 2011 Alpina B3.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alpina |
| Model | Sienna | B3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | 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 | 266 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
