2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1987 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B7 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
