2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 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 429 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4.
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 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4 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 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alpina | Riley |
Model | B5 | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |