2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 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 306 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Alpina | Volvo |
| Model | B5 | 960 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
