2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera. 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) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B7 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
