2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B5 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
