2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alpina | Avanti |
Model | B3 | Avanti |
Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |