2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2007 BMW Alpina and 2007 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 258 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (242 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 81 kg more than 2007 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Alpina | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | Alpina | Canyon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |