2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1977 Buick Electra. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B5 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
