2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 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 301 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (192 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 664 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M3 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.
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2009 Alpina B7 | 1988 BMW M3 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B7 | M3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |