2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B5 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
