2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B7 | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B7 | CR-V |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
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 | 1562 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |