2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alpina | Morris |
| Model | B7 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
