1956 Chrysler C vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Alpina |
| Model | C | B7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3211 mm |
