2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B3 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |