2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 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 175 more horse power than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 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.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B7 | 365 GT |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |