1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2005 Alpina B3
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2005 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | 2200 | B3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 93.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
