2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B7 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |