2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Alpina | Dodge |
Model | B7 | Charger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 368 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4350 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |