2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

To start off, both 2011 Alpina B7 and 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Alpina B7 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Make Alpina Hyundai
Model B7 Genesis Coupe
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4397 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 493 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1525 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 65 L


 

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