2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2005 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Trooper.
Because 2005 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. 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 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2005 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Alpina | Isuzu |
| Model | B5 | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
