2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 879 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
| Model | Express | B7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |
