2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1994 Toyota Supra.
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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Supra |
Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |