2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Bravo 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 4 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. (297 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo.
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2004 Alpina B3 | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
Model | B3 | Bravo |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 64.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |