2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB 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 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B5 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
