2012 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9

To start off, both 2012 Alpina B7 and 2012 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Alpina B7 2012 Aston Martin DB9
Make Alpina Aston Martin
Model B7 DB9
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4400 cc 5900 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 470 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 699 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2140 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Length 5085 mm 4709 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 1875 mm
Vehicle Height 1483 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 3071 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 80 L


 

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