2007 Alpina B3 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 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 271 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1978 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2007 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona 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 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
