2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD 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 375 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD.
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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alvis TD has manual transmission. 1959 Alvis TD 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 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Alpina | Alvis |
| Model | B5 | TD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
