2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 608 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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, 2008 Toyota Camry, 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Camry 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.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B7 | Camry |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |