2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 3 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alpina | Caterham |
Model | B3 | 7 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |