2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B5 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
