2007 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B3 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B3 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
