2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 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 429 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 792 kg more than 1976 Seat 124. 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 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Alpina | Seat |
| Model | B5 | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
