2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 403 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood. 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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B7 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
