2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1955 Alpine A 106
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 952 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. 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, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 1955 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpine |
| Model | B3 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 28 L |
