1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1999 Alpina B3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (220 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1999 Alpina B3 (455 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. (225 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
| Model | B3 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
