2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 250 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Rover |
| Model | B3 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
