2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 420 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
