2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1991 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Century weights approximately 320 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1991 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
