2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan 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 167 more horse power than 1995 BMW Dinan. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Dinan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan. 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) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B7 | Dinan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
