2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2007 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 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 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Caterham |
| Model | B7 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2230 mm |
