2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Alpina | Plymouth |
| Model | B3 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
