1991 Alpina B 12 vs. 1992 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1992 Holden Statesman.

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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm). This means 1991 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Statesman. 1992 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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