1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Alpina B3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century 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 201 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
