2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1955 Bristol 403
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1955 Bristol 403. 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, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403. 2007 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 1955 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Alpina | Bristol |
| Model | B7 | 403 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
