1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 125 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alpina |
| Model | 62 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 88 L |
