2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
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 Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 B7 (700 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (544 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
