2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera.
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) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B5 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
