1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 2011 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | 700 | B5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
