2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 419 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2340 mm |
