2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 31 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |
