2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 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 262 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B3 | 700 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
