2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 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 469 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 1147 kg more than 1963 Seat 600. 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 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alpina | Seat |
| Model | B5 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
