2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1970 Porsche 914

To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 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) has 367 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.

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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 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.

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