2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 2004 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B3 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1960 mm |
