2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Allion. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 820 kg more than 2005 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Allion, 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, 2008 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Allion. (150 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2005 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Allion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
