2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B5 would be higher. 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 330 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 201 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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 B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
| Model | B5 | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
