2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 218 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B3 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
Model | B3 | Toronado |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |