2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2002 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B3 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
