2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928. 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, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 928. (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B3 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B3 | 928 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |