1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1994 McLaren F1
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 674 kg more than 1994 McLaren F1.
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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1994 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Alpina | McLaren |
Model | B 12 | F1 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6062 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 627 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 881 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |