2012 Alpina B7 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B7 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
