2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2003 Fiat Doblo
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B7 and 2003 Fiat Doblo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2003 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Doblo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Doblo. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Doblo. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2003 Fiat Doblo | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B7 | Doblo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
