1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline 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 814 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 122 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |