2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX 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 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 177 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (316 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B7 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
Model | B7 | EX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |