2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B5. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B5.
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 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B5 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 506 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |