2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1967 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini 400 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 173 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini 400. (320 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini 400.
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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini 400. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini 400. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini 400 has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini 400 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 | 1967 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
| Model | B5 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
