1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 601 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
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.
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1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Alpina |
Model | Phantom | B7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2591 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6050 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 88 L |