1999 Alpina B3 vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1999 Alpina B3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Coupe 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 131 more horse power than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1989 Venturi Coupe. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B3 | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Alpina | Venturi |
| Model | B3 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
