1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400. 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alpina |
| Model | 400 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 88 L |
