2011 Acura TSX vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2011 Acura TSX and 2011 Alpina B7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 299 more horse power than 2011 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 631 kg more than 2011 Acura TSX. 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 2011 Acura TSX. 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TSX | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpina |
| Model | TSX | B7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
