2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Alpina B3.
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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Alpina | Studebaker |
| Model | B3 | President State |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
