2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B7. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Viper 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 | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Alpina | Dodge |
Model | B7 | Viper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 8285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 499 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 21.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |