2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1970 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Chamois 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 265 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Alpina | Sunbeam |
| Model | B3 | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2090 mm |
