2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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 408 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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.
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2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Alpina | Suzuki |
Model | B7 | Jimny |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |