2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2003 Chrysler Airflite
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B7 and 2003 Chrysler Airflite were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 239 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler Airflite. (341 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler Airflite.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2003 Chrysler Airflite | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B7 | Airflite |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
