1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1999 Alpina B3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral 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 186 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1971 Opel Admiral. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Alpina | Opel |
| Model | B3 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
