1979 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Seat | Alpina |
| Model | 124 | B5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
