2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
| Model | B7 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2960 mm |
