1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1973 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 778 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1999 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1973 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B 12 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |