2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B7 and 2003 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2003 Morgan 4. 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2003 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2003 Morgan 4 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 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Alpina | Morgan |
Model | B7 | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |