2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown 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 203 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
