2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today 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 446 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B5 | Today |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
