2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Mitsubishi Raider were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 63 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Because 2007 Alpina B5 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 2007 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider, 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
Model | B5 | Raider |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |