2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B7 would be higher. 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 188 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B7 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
