1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona 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 834 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona.
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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 12 | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 64 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |