2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B3 | 960 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
