2007 Alpina B3 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona.
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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B3 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |