2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B7 and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Alpina B7.
Because 2006 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 2006 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element, 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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B7 | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B7 | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |