2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alpina |
| Model | Sienna | B7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2037 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
