1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 91 kg more than 1992 Alpina B 12.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B 12 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | B 12 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
