2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 686 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 407 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 887 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Alpina | Bugatti |
| Model | B3 | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
