2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 700 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B3 | Princess |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
