2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports 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 283 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B3 | Sports |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2160 mm |
