2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 220 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B3 | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
