2008 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B7 and 2008 Kia Carens 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
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 Kia Carens, 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alpina B7 | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Alpina | Kia |
Model | B7 | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |