2009 Alpina B5 vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B5 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1710 mm |
