2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Alpina | Buick |
Model | B3 | Skylark |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |