2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B3 | Elite |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 29 L |