2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B7 and 2003 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Musso 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Musso. (317 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Musso. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2003 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2003 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
Model | B7 | Musso |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |