2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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, 2004 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
