2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpina | Lancia |
Model | B3 | Appia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |