2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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, 2004 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B3 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
