2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B 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 334 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Alpina | Rover |
| Model | B7 | P5B |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2820 mm |
