2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 762 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B3 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B3 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
