2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1965 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B3 | DB5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
