2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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 (363 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B3 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
