2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2012 Pagani Huayra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 207 more horse power than 2007 Alpina B5. (493 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Pagani Huayra should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina B5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2012 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2012 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina B5. (700 Nm). This means 2012 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina B5. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Pagani Huayra has manual transmission. 2012 Pagani Huayra 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 | 2012 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Alpina | Pagani |
| Model | B5 | Huayra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2795 mm |
