2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Rover |
| Model | B3 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
