2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1972 Alpine A 310
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 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 177 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1972 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpine |
| Model | B3 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
