2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Pontiac Vibe 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 373 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2006 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2006 Pontiac Vibe 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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | B5 | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
