1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
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 Peugeot 504D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504D 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 565 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (125 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
Make | Alpina | Peugeot |
Model | B 12 | 504D |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 125 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |