2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Conquest 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 153 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest. 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
