2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta 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 373 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta.
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 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alpina | Lancia |
Model | B5 | Beta |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |