2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 7 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 483 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7.
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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Alpina | GMC |
| Model | B7 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
