2006 Alpina B7 vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 2006 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | Alpina | Lancia |
| Model | B7 | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 51 L |
