1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B 12. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Alpina | Holden |
Model | B 12 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 490 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |