1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 2010 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alpina |
| Model | 1300 | B5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
