2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century 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 174 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 248 kg more than 2008 Alpina B3.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century. 1972 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 2008 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B3 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B3 | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |