2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 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 272 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1970 Seat 600. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alpina | Seat |
| Model | B3 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
