2004 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 120 | B7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
