2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 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 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B7 | 400 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |