1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Alpina B3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 252 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B3 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 114 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |