2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 782 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 106 L |
