2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B5 | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |