2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alpina | Opel |
Model | B3 | Senator |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |