1979 Seat 133 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 133 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 133 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Seat | Alpina |
| Model | 133 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3140 mm |
