2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
Model | B7 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2970 mm |