2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1122 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B3 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
