2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Armada. (318 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B5 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
