2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 6 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 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 166 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 2007 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z 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.
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2007 Alpina B7 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B7 | Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |