2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 2010 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Lotus | Alpina |
Model | Exige | B7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 88 L |