2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra 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 378 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Alpina | Opel |
| Model | B5 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
