2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911.
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) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (309 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B7 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 309 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2280 mm |