1997 Nissan Crew vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Crew 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 364 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew. 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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew. 2011 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Crew | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Nissan | Alpina |
| Model | Crew | B7 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3140 mm |
