1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Alpina | Moretti |
| Model | B 12 | Golden |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
