2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine 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 455 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1328 kg more than 1967 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B7 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
