2010 Alpina B7 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Alpina B7 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2410 mm |
