2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 638 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B5 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
