2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 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 138 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 631 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911. 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B5 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |