2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1993 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ferrari 456. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 456 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 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B5 | 456 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
