2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 179 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B3 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
