2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
