2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B7 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
