2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 393 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) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B5 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
