2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
