2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B7 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
