2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1995 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Alpina | Italdesign |
| Model | B5 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
