2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1994 BMW 750
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1994 BMW 750. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 120 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 750. (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 1994 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2940 mm |
