2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 2011 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alpina |
Model | 360 | B7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |