2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alpina | Opel |
Model | B3 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |