2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 310 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B3 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
