2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B5. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Alpina B5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B5 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 521 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 333 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
