2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B7 and 2005 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B7 | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B7 | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |