2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7.
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) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (590 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
Model | B7 | Seville |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 590 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |