2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 5 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 899 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2003 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Alpina | Kia |
Model | B7 | Rio |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |