2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2000 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B5 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |
