2012 Alpina B7 vs. 2012 Audi RS3
To start off, both 2012 Alpina B7 and 2012 Audi RS3 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) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Audi RS3. (335 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi RS3.
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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi RS3. (450 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi RS3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 2012 Audi RS3 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B7 | RS3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
