2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
| Model | Astro | B7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |
