2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra 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 377 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Alpina | Opel |
| Model | B7 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
