2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B7 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 113 L |
