2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2009 Saturn Outlook is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. 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 219 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Outlook. (281 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Outlook. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 643 kg more than 2009 Saturn Outlook. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Outlook. (361 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2009 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | Alpina | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 281 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
