2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Lotec C 1000
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 Lotec C 1000 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotec |
| Model | B3 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
