2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
Model | B3 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |