2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B7 and 2007 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B7 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
