2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alpina B3 1968 Toyota Corolla
Make Alpina Toyota
Model B3 Corolla
Year Released 2005 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3348 cc 1068 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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