1992 BMW 850 vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1992 BMW 850. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850. 2012 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 850 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 82 L |
