2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2003 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 Chrysler 300 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B3 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
