2008 Alpina B7 vs. 1967 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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 373 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 3-Litre has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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 | 1967 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B7 | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |