2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Alpina B7.
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) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (481 Nm). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
| Model | SSR | B7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3071 mm |
