2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 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 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B7 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
