1991 Alpina B 12 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Alpina B 12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1986 Toyota Supra.
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, 1991 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm). This means 1991 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpina B 12 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 12 | Supra |
Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 259 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |