2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B7 and 2006 Chevrolet Impala 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 B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (200 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2006 Alpina B7 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 B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B7 | 2006 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B7 | Impala |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |