2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 101 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1989 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Alpina | Avanti |
| Model | B3 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
