2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 385 more horse power than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Alpina | Proton |
| Model | B7 | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
