2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (336 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B5 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
