2012 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Alpina B7 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 248 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 482 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Alpina | Subaru |
| Model | B7 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
