2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna 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 359 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. 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 2004 Renault Laguna. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B7 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
