1991 Alpina B vs. 1991 BMW 518

To start off, both 1991 Alpina B and 1991 BMW 518 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B weights approximately 706 kg more than 1991 BMW 518. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.

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