1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (293 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B 12 | C 111 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4799 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 293 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |