2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 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 178 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B7 | DB5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
