2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2000 GMC Safari

To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 233 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.

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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alpina B5 2000 GMC Safari
Make Alpina GMC
Model B5 Safari
Year Released 2007 2000
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1722 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 102 L


 

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