1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
| Model | Caprice | B7 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |
