2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
| Model | Lumina | B7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
