2006 Alpina B7 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2006 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B7 | Today |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
