2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 140 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B3 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
