2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 898 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise. 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B5 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |