2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Charger. (425 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Charger.
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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Charger. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B7 | 2006 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Alpina | Dodge |
Model | B7 | Charger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6063 cc |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |