2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Alpina | Lancia |
| Model | B3 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 42 L |
