2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1954 BMW 502
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1954 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1954 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1954 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 502 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 2578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
