2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
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 Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1984 Toyota Model F. 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Model F |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
