2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alpina |
| Model | Prius | B7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
