2007 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 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 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1980 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 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B3 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B3 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 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 |
