2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1984 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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 212 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1984 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
