2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia 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) has 255 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpina | Lancia |
Model | B3 | Appia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 48 L |