2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 401 kg more than 2004 Alpina B3. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina B3 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B3 | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |