2000 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2000 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Laurel | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Nissan | Alpina |
| Model | Laurel | B7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3071 mm |
