2011 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2011 Alpina B7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 549 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda RX-8 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Mazda | Alpina |
Model | RX-8 | B7 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |