2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B3 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
