2010 Toyota Prius vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 825 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Prius | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alpina |
| Model | Prius | B7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
