2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 290 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante, 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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B7 | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
