1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1992 Alpina B 12
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1992 Alpina B 12 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
Model | 75 | B 12 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 469 Nm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |