2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 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 295 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Alpina B7.
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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B7 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
