2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 78 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B3 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Alpina | Volvo |
Model | B3 | 960 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |