2007 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Honda | Alpina |
| Model | Civic | B7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
