2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Alpina B7. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XF. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B7 | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B7 | XF |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 1953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |