2012 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti FX would be higher. 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 184 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti FX. (316 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti FX.
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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
| Model | B7 | FX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
