2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2002 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.
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 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (363 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2002 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Alpina | Ascari |
| Model | B3 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.6 mm |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
