2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B7 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
