2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B3 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |
