2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. Both 2000 Alpina B3 and 1979 Porsche 930 are equipped with a 3,299 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930. 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B3 | 930 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |