2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Alpina | Fairthorpe |
| Model | B3 | Electron |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
