2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1969 AMC AMX
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,384 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 AMC AMX. (340 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1969 AMC AMX. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC AMX. (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1969 AMC AMX | |
| Make | Alpina | AMC |
| Model | B5 | AMX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
