2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel 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 312 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel.
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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B5 | Excel |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
