2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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 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 244 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Quest. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2013 Nissan Quest. 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 2013 Nissan Quest. 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Quest.
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2011 Alpina B7 | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B7 | Quest |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1987 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |