2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 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) has 234 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 Volvo 120. 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 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B3 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
