2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2000 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan. 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Alpina | TVR |
| Model | B7 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |
