2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 689 kg more than 2007 Alpina B7.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
Model | B7 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5842 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |