2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B7 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 96 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 2006 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport 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.
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2006 Alpina B7 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Alpina | Maserati |
Model | B7 | GranSport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
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 | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |