2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 340 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Camry. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Alpina | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
