2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 176 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B3 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B3 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |