2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta 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 185 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. 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) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Alpina | Lancia |
| Model | B3 | Beta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
