1970 Opel GT vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 2010 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT 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:
| 1970 Opel GT | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Opel | Alpina |
| Model | GT | B5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
