2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 5 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 162 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G37. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
| Model | B7 | G37 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
