1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 12 | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 293 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |