2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
