2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B5 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
