2012 Acura ZDX vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, both 2012 Acura ZDX 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 200 more horse power than 2012 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2012 Acura ZDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura ZDX | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpina |
| Model | ZDX | B7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | 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 | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2007 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |
