2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 5 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
