2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1988 Lada 2104
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2104 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 231 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1988 Lada 2104. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1988 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Alpina | Lada |
| Model | B3 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
