2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1994 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Crew 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 363 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1994 Nissan Crew. 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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Crew 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 | 1994 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B7 | Crew |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
