2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte 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, 2006 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1967 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Alpina | Maserati |
| Model | B3 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
