2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 8 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 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 80 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B7 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
