1974 Toyota Carina vs. 2008 Alpina B3
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Carina | 2008 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alpina |
| Model | Carina | B3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
