2002 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. 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, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B3 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
