2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Alpina | Lancia |
Model | B7 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |