2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Herald 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 455 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 942 kg more than 1970 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Alpina | Triumph |
| Model | B5 | Herald |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
