2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden Commodore.
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) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B7 | 2006 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alpina | Holden |
Model | B7 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 290 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |