2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (429 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Alpina B7.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B7 | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Alpina | Hyundai |
Model | B7 | Equus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 77 L |