2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B3 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
