2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356.
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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1956 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1956 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B5 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
