2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Alpina | Opel |
Model | B3 | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |