2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2007 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B5 and 2007 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 385 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2007 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Alpina | Proton |
| Model | B5 | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
