2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 804 kg more than 1972 Toyota Celica. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
