1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1951 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1951 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, 1997 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
Model | B 12 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
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 | 138 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 243 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |