2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
Model | B5 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |