2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1966 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti Coupe 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 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1966 Moretti Coupe. 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1966 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Alpina | Moretti |
| Model | B3 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
