2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
