1972 Rover P5B vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1972 Rover P5B. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover P5B | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Rover | Alpina |
| Model | P5B | B7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3000 mm |
