2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 240 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alpina | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
