2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 211 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |