2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Alpina | Bristol |
| Model | B3 | 408 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
