2010 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2010 Alpina B7 and 2010 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Alpina B7 | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Alpina | SsangYong |
Model | B7 | Korando |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |