2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Marzal
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Marzal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Marzal would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1967 Lamborghini Marzal. (175 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lamborghini Marzal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Marzal. 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Marzal. (179 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Marzal. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Marzal has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Marzal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1967 Lamborghini Marzal | |
| Make | Alpina | Lamborghini |
| Model | B5 | Marzal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
