2007 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Toyota | Alpina |
Model | Tundra | B7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 424 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |