2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 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 260 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 897 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B3 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 37 L |
