2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 10 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 573 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 2000 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
