2012 Acura TL vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2012 Acura TL and 2012 Alpina B7 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpina |
| Model | TL | B7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
