1957 BMW 600 vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1957 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 2012 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 600 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3071 mm |
