2008 Alpina B7 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia 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) has 446 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. 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 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B7 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpina | Lancia |
Model | B7 | Appia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 48 L |