2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 218 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 254 kg more than 1992 BMW 540. 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 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1992 BMW 540 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Alpina | 540 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
