2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 2003 Bristol Fighter | |
Make | Alpina | Bristol |
Model | B3 | Fighter |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 714 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |