2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Caprice 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 383 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
