2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3.
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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B3 | 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |
