2009 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B3 and 2009 Lotus Evora were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Evora. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B3 | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B3 | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 252 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |