2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor 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 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alpina | Morris |
Model | B3 | Minor |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |