1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1992 Alpina B 12 and 1992 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 604 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B 12 | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Alpina | Opel |
| Model | B 12 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
