2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2006 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |