2008 Alpina B7 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth GTX. (375 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth GTX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth GTX. (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Alpina | Plymouth |
| Model | B7 | GTX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
