2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 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 422 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600.
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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1967 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1967 Honda S600 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 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B5 | S600 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |