2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III 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 153 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin-Healey |
| Model | B3 | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
