2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
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2003 Alpina B3 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B3 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2330 mm |