2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (306 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 306 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
