2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, both 2007 BMW Alpina and 2007 Honda Element 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 334 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Alpina | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Alpina | Element |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |