2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1957 BMW 503
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1957 BMW 503. 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 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1957 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | 503 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
