1991 Alpina B 12 vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1991 Alpina B 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 would be higher. Both 1991 Alpina B 12 and 1989 Alpina B 10 are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpina B 12 | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Alpina | Alpina |
Model | B 12 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 705 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |