2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
Because 2009 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 2009 Alpina B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, 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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Alpina | Rover |
Model | B7 | 75 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1794 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 | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |