2002 Alpina B3 vs. 2002 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 2002 Alpina B3 and 2002 Bugatti EB 218 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2002 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 688 kg more than 2002 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Bugatti EB 218 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, 2002 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 2002 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | Alpina | Bugatti |
| Model | B3 | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
