2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1973 Audi Asso
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Audi Asso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Audi Asso 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 201 more horse power than 1973 Audi Asso. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Audi Asso.
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) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Audi Asso. (163 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Audi Asso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1973 Audi Asso | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B3 | Asso |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
