2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 504 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B7 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B7 | Condor |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |