2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B5 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
