2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B3 | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 104 L |
