2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B7 and 2006 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 192 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2006 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B7 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |