2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin Rapide would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. 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 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B7 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
