2000 Jaguar XKR vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XKR. (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XKR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XKR. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jaguar XKR. (541 Nm). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jaguar XKR | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Alpina |
| Model | XKR | B7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3140 mm |
