2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Alpina B3
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Honda | Alpina |
| Model | Accord | B3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
