2012 Alpina B7 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara 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 389 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 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 1989 Nissan Pintara. 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 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alpina B7 | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B7 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2560 mm |
