2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 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 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B7 | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alpina | Vauxhall |
Model | B7 | Victor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |