1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 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 744 kg more than 1985 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |