2007 Alpina B3 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 265 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2007 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B3 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alpina | Morris |
Model | B3 | Marina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |