2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 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 330 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. 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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B5 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
