2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan 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 175 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B3 | Elan |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |