2008 Alpina B7 vs. 1984 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 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 390 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 318 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.
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2008 Alpina B7 | 1984 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B7 | 318 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 178 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 | 1960 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |