1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 876 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
Model | B 12 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 195 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |