1999 BMW Z8 vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z8. (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 BMW Z8. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z8. 2012 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Z8 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Z8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | Z8 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 82 L |
