2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B3 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
