1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 2007 Alpina B3
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000. 2007 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 2007 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | 1000 | B3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2770 mm |
