2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Le Mans would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B7. (492 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. (400 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B7 | Le Mans |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
