2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B7 and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
