2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Alpina | Hyundai |
| Model | B7 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
