2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 430 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Alpina | Packard |
Model | B3 | Patrician |
Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 549 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |