2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 9 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 661 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 127 L |