1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria 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 494 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Gloria |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |