2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. 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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B7 | 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |
