2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 388 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1971 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Alpina | Vauxhall |
Model | B7 | Firenza |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 36 L |