1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit 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 727 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B 12 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |