2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (280 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Saab 03-Sep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep will offer significantly more control. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Alpina | Saab |
| Model | B7 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
