2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B3 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
