2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada Riva would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Alpina | Lada |
| Model | B3 | Riva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
