2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B7 and 2008 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 634 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2008 Alpina B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B7 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Alpina | Citroen |
Model | B7 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |