2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (701 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B5 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 701 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |