2001 Honda Avancier vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2001 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Avancier | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Honda | Alpina |
| Model | Avancier | B7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |
