2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 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 471 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B7 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
