2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B3 | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |