2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B3 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 119 L |
