2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo 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 311 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B7 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
