2008 Alpina B7 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Alpina B7.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B7 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
