2008 Alpina B7 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 2008 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B7 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 77 L |
