2010 Acura RL vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura RL 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 200 more horse power than 2010 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2010 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura RL | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Acura | Alpina |
Model | RL | B7 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 82 L |