2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
