2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 817 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B5 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |