2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 381 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 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 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Alpina | Lancia |
Model | B5 | Stratos |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2170 mm |