2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet 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 222 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B3 | Quintet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |