2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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, 2006 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B3 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |