2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal 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 258 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1986 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B5 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
