2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1985 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 140 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1985 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Alpina | Avanti |
| Model | B3 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
