2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B7 and 2005 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 416 kg more than 2005 Alpina B7.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
