1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound 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 178 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | AC | Alpina |
| Model | Greyhound | B3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
