2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2010 Ascari KZ1.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ascari KZ1. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2010 Ascari KZ1 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 | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ascari |
| Model | B7 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2636 mm |
