2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1981 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1981 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B3 | Newport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3020 mm |
