2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 438 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda.
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, 2006 Fiat Panda, 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 613 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B5 | Panda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
