2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B7 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 258 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80.
Because 2007 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Alpina | Volvo |
Model | B7 | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |