2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 856 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. 2007 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B7 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |