1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1974 BMW 3
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1974 BMW 3. 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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1974 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
