2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B5 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
