2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 317 kg more than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Alpina | Triumph |
| Model | B3 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |
