2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 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 284 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 811 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 924 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 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B7 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 241 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 | 1990 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 84 L |
