2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 348 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B5 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
