2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1987 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Century 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 340 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1987 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B5 | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
