2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1967 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Maserati Mexico. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mexico. 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, 1967 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 1967 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B3 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
