2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1975 BMW 520
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 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 369 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520.
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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 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 | 1975 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B5 | 520 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |